Brighton player Georginio Rutter was taken to the hospital following Brighton`s emotional FA Cup defeat to Nottingham Forest.
The 22-year-old appeared to be very upset as he had to leave the match in the 75th minute. The game ended in a 0-0 draw at the Amex Stadium.
Rutter went down without contact and seemed to twist his ankle on the field at the Amex Stadium.
After receiving treatment from the medical team, he was able to walk off the field, though limping.
However, after the game, a photo exclusive to SunSport shows Rutter being helped into an ambulance outside the stadium.
He was also seen wearing a protective boot on his right leg.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler mentioned to reporters earlier: “He might need to have a scan.”
“I can`t say anything for sure right now.”
Brighton and Forest remained tied after 120 minutes of intense play in their FA Cup quarter-final match.
Rutter was replaced by Brajan Gruda. Brighton had better opportunities to win during extra time.
But Nottingham Forest won the penalty shootout 4-3, securing their place at Wembley.
This is the first time in 34 years that Forest has reached the FA Cup semi-finals.
Rutter is Brighton`s most expensive signing, joining last summer in a deal worth £40 million.
The German player has become a key player in Hurzeler`s promising young team, playing in the No. 10 position.
He has scored six goals in his last 12 matches, and a total of eight goals this season in 32 appearances.
Following the painful shootout loss, Hurzeler took responsibility and didn`t blame his players.
Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels made saves against Jack Hinshelwood and Diego Gomez, while Joao Pedro, Gruda, and Lewis Dunk all scored their penalties.
Hurzeler stated: “Ultimately, I made the decisions about the penalties and the players just need to focus on their job, on choosing their shooting corner. That`s why I take responsibility.”
“I believe they didn`t take bad penalties, even the ones we missed.”
